Acupuncture, Counseling Could Improve Depression Symptoms

Acupuncture, Counseling Could Improve Depression Symptoms
The research team led by Dr. Hugh MacPherson found that in a primary care setting, combining acupuncture (a traditional therapy originated from China) or counseling with usual care had some benefits after three months for patients with recurring … Read more on Asian Scientist Magazine

U.S. to Approve Potent Oral Drugs for Hepatitis C
For decades, people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) have had to endure gruelling treatment regimens that include injections of the drug interferon, which can cause severe nausea and depression. But with the imminent approval of several highly effective … Read more on Scientific American

Seasonal Affective Disorder: What Are The Symptoms And How Can You Treat It?
The key is to get the diagnosis right and it is often misdiagnosed. It's not just that you should feel significantly depressed during winter over several years (and this low mood should be accompanied by other body changes such as sleeping and eating … Read more on Huffington Post UK

Post Partum Depression and Miriam Carey: Stopping the Silent Scourge
At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, doctors run the country's first stand-alone inpatient psychiatric unit for expectant and new moms with depression. The program provides 24-hour care, including stress management skills and treatment … Read more on TIME